THE DALLES — Wasco County commissioners voted Nov. 5 to pledge $50,000 to the Columbia Gorge Humane Society, offering a short-term lifeline to the region’s only major animal shelter while insisting that the city of The Dalles share the cost, and that a more permanent funding fix be found.
THE DALLES — After a lengthy discussion with local veterinarians on Oct. 27, The Dalles City Council opted to postpone action on its dog control ordinance. Councilors concluded that public feedback, particularly regarding potential client confidentiality issues, necessitated extended time and revision towards a more thoughtful, accurate authorization.
HOOD RIVER — Daphne Johnson is proud to be one of a handful of women who own veterinary practices. Johnson and business partner Michelle Morelos are co-owners of Arrowleaf Veterinary, located at 2920 Cascade Ave., Suite 103. The practice opened in 2021 and recently celebrated its four-year anniversary.
Life hits fast for most people once high school graduation passes by, which is why Nita Bozarth, a teacher at Hood River Valley High School, provides a course for students to gain experience outside of the classroom to help in that transition from high school to adulthood.
An 18-year-old was jailed Wednesday on a charge of first-degree animal abuse (a misdemeanor) and is accused of strangling a cat, according to police. James Claude McIntosh was arrested in the 2500 block of West 10th Street Wednesday and was released Thursday.
The woman asked to help turn around the struggling animal shelter in The Dalles as it contended with a ringworm outbreak has quit her volunteer post, citing interference from the shelter board.
